Top Employment and Labor Lawyers in Nepal

Celebrated as the best employment and labour lawyers in Nepal, Bhandari Law and Partners provides specialised draughting and reviewing employment agreements, handling difficult labour conflicts, labour audits, and full compliance with Nepal's modern Labour Act, 2017 framework.

 

Comprising experienced partners and multilingual associates, the law firm team shows clients before labour offices, labour courts, and higher court forums and provides proactive workplace training to reduce risks and promote good industrial relations. Advocate Thahar Bahadur Bahadur started Bhandari Law and Partners in 1989 and has developed into a full-service Kathmandu office well-known for its labour and employment knowledge.

 

• Drafting & Review: Draughting and review of employment agreements, handbooks, policies, and bylaws compliant with statutory and corporate specific criteria 
• Advisory on Hiring & Termination: Under the Labour Act, advise on hiring and termination policies including collective bargaining, disciplinary proceedings, Labour Act compliant grounds for termination.
• Labor Audits & Due Diligence: Comprehensive HR audits to find legal hazards, guarantee adherence to pay, leave, and safety standards, and advise corrective action. 
• Labor Law Dispute Representation: Advocacy on issues including unpaid pay, wrongful termination, and occupational injuries before labour offices, labour courts, and quasi‑judicial authorities. 
• Workplace Training: Workplace Training: Designed courses on fundamental labour law knowledge, sexual harassment prevention, safety committee building, and industry relations best practices. 

 

The firm caters to diverse industries, including:

• Tourism & Hospitality: Hotel registrations, travel agency licenses.
• Energy & Infrastructure: Project-specific approvals and PPP agreements.
• Technology & Startups: IT company registrations and fintech compliance.
• Manufacturing & Trade: Factory licenses, export-import codes.
• Construction: Construction Company Registration. License 
• Telecom and Affiliated Service  
• Service Industry 

 

 

 

The major law governing labor law in Nepal are as mentioned:

Title	Year (BS)	Description
Labour Act	2017 (2074)	Modernized core employment code, effective 4 September 2017, covering contract formation, wages, working hours, leave, and OSH standards. Includes antislavery provisions in domestic legislation.
Labour Rules	2018 (2075)	Detailed procedural guidelines on filings, inspections, and statutory registration.

 

 

Title	Year (BS)	Description
Labour Act	2017 (2074)	Modernized core employment code, effective 4 September 2017, covering contract formation, wages, working hours, leave, and OSH standards. Includes antislavery provisions in domestic legislation.
Labour Rules	2018 (2075)	Detailed procedural guidelines on filings, inspections, and statutory registration.
Labour Office	—	District-level agencies handling day-to-day grievances, wage disputes, and work-permit coordination.
Labour Court	—	First instance for appeals against administrative orders within 35 days, under Labour Act Sections 163–164.

 

• Regulatory Mastery: In-depth expertise in labor laws in Nepal 

• Multilingual & Global: Services in four languages, delivered by internationally trained lawyers. 

• Nationwide Reach: Offices located in Kathmandu and provide service to whole over Nepal. 

• Trusted by Leaders: Advising multinational corporations, DFIs, bank and financial institution, diplomatic missions, and government bodies in case of labor law matter of Nepal 

• Proven Dispute Resolution: Successful representation in labor law dispute 

• Thought Leadership: Authoritative guides that inform policy and practice.

 

The firm’s employment law team includes:

• Thahar Bahadur Bhandari ( Senior Partner)
• Nabin Bhandari (Managing Partner)
• Indika Basnet  ( Associate)
• Gyanu Thapa  ( Associate) 
• Rikesh Poudel (Assocaite) 

Fluent in English, Nepali, and Hindi, the team bridges cultural gaps for international clients.

 

 

Bhandari Law and Partners provides practical answers catered to Nepal's legal and cultural setting for companies looking for the top employment and labour lawyers in the country. From crisis management to contract writing, their staff guarantees compliance to protect your staff and reputation.

 

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Contacts :

Phone Number: +977 9808811027, +977 9849964619 (also available in what’s app and viber)

Email: info@lawbhandari.com

Location: Park Ln Road, Buddhanagar-10, Kathmandu, Nepal.